With two games in the books, the Carolina Hurricanes’ quest for 82-0 is still alive.
Andrei Svechnikov’s quest for a 123-goal season is also alive, and there’s been a lot to like from Carolina’s young star in the early days of his franchise-record contract extension after what was widely considered a disappointing 2021 season.
His power move to the front of the net broke the ice for the Canes on opening night, and his go-ahead snipe late in the third period against the Predators paved the way for a 3-2 win after his ugly center-ice turnover led to the game-tying goal.